Saturday night wrap: Local footy back with a bang in bush and ‘burbs
The pulse beat again across Victoria with flags unfurled, bags kicked, statements made and scorching debuts from ex-AFL talents. Plenty of upsets, too. It’s all here in our wrap.
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Ultimate Riddell District club-by-club season preview
As many as nine clubs have eyes on six finals spots, making for Riddell District’s biggest and best season yet. Check out all the ins and outs and key players for every club.
Riddell embrace the challenge for flag defence
Riddell coach Arron Bray is telling his players to embrace the challenge of being reigning premiers as the Bombers get an immediate test of strength.
Named: Tom Waters selects his best 22
Tom Waters has won premierships, league medals and played 300 games alongside with some outstanding talents. He’s made some tough calls in naming his best 22.
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Breakaway women’s club finds new home
After months of stress, breakaway women’s club Kyneton Women’s has found a new partner and a new league for 2025.
Sick of it: what has Romsey aiming high in 2025
An imposing key forward combination and the continued growth of young talent has Romsey coach Nathan Blair aiming high in 2025 after a series of early finals exits.
Gun forward returns as Kyneton eyes finals
Ethan Foreman headlines a group of key players Kyneton hopes will have full seasons in 2025 as the club looks to step up to Riddell District finals.
Giants realistic about debut season hopes
Gisborne Giants take their first steps as a senior club this year, coach Andrew Hall knows there will be some tough days but wants his team to take the game on.
Fitness focus as Diggers Rest primed
Diggers Rest coach Shaun Campbell has put his players through a pre-season they have likely never experienced, while he’s been impressed with his off-season recruits.
Gary Moorcroft selects his Best 22
Gary Moorcroft took the AFL’s Mark of the Century and now after a legendary local footy career, with great difficulty, he’s selected his best 22.
Macedon’s key area of improvement for 2025
Macedon stormed to the RDFNL preliminary final last season but coach Al Meldrum says there’s one key area that will need to improve for the Cats to take the next step.
Locked in: Riddell District clubs’ practice matches
Riddell District clubs ramp up preparations for Round 1 with a range of practice matches locked in. See who your club plays, where and when.
‘Completely take the p***’: Inside local footy’s ‘murky’ salary cap
One of local football’s most contentious issues — the salary cap — is under the microscope after Mick McGuane’s Keilor lost its 2023 premiership. As AFL Victoria reviews the cap, we delve into the strong arguments for and against it.
Gender footy wars tearing town apart
A volatile break-up between a women’s footy team and their century-old club is threatening to split a country town and looks headed for a costly battle in the courts.
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